Whitby is usually known for its tourists but they will not the only thing descending on Whitby this summer, as these quirky snaps will prove.
As Britain’s insect wildlife flourishes in the heat these creepy creatures were snapped by sharp-eyed residents.
Freelance photographer Robert Townsend, spotted an awe-inspiring dragonfly in the garden of Lisa Truman, on Cherry [...]
My favourite resort has to be Whitby, the beautiful fishing town on the North Yorkshire coast.
I love the ride over the North York moors ,a vastly expansive Moor, with lovely villages like Goathland the Heartbeat village nestling among the heather. Driving down from the moor the village of Sleights is a pleasant cluster of shops [...]
WHITBY Pavilion Theatre will soon have its own cinema.
As part of a county-wide scheme, backed with £400,000 of lottery funding over three years, the North Yorkshire Rural Cinema Pilot Scheme will supply digital cinema-standard projection equipment and high definition Blu Ray kit to the venue. Screenings are expected to begin later this year.
People will be [...]
AN iconic steam engine is set to stay at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) for the foreseeable future after it was snapped up for an undisclosed sum by a volunteer driver from Grosmont.
The British Railways 9F locomotive 92214 – one of the batch of steam locos to be built for British Rail in 1959 [...]
CCTV cameras offer both a very powerful visual deterrent, especially if the monitor is left in a visible public area, like the check-in part of the hotel foyer. And they also offer a very practical deterrent, in the fact that everything is being recorded and you can monitor it from any location..We also install security [...]
Whitby as being voted the third best UK resort by an independent survey of 4000 people by Which ? guide and managed to beat Scarborough which was voted in fifth position.
The two resorts were singled out for their scenery and proximity to the countryside.
Blackpool was chosen as the nation’s all-time favourite seaside resort, with Brighton [...]
Living in the Whitby yards of yesteryear
What life was like in Whitby, in the old yards when the town was not a tourist attraction but a working fishing port. I was given permission to photograph and use material from the Whitby Museum which I thank for their help http://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/
Also drawing the yards of Whitby before [...]
Whitby Pet Friendly Self Catering Accommodation for people who want their dog to also enjoy its holiday.
Endeavour Whitby Holiday Cottage is set in a beautiful tranquil old yard, near the harbour in Whitby, and is ideal for people who wish to bring their dogs with them on holiday.
Dog friendly Whitby Holiday Cottages
There is a private [...]
This charming former old fisherman’s residence, situated in the very heart of the old town of Whitby only a couple of minutes stroll from the harbour.
The cottage sleeps up to six people in total.
Whitby Tourist Information 2010
Whitby is schedule of events for this year 2010. There are many colourful and entertaining events like the Whitby Regatta, Whitby folk weekend and Whitby Goth weekend.
There is also a list of shows and events which will take place at the Whitby Pavilion complex.
Whitby’s 60s weekend Friday to 4 June to Sunday, [...]